[Vodafone investors not happy with likely push back of dividend payouts due to Alltel buyout.]

London -- "Verizon Wireless, the joint venture between Vodafone and Verizon, is in advanced talks to buy network operator Alltel--an acquisition that could cost around $27 billion. But despite the potential cost savings and market leadership such a deal could bring, Vodafone investors on Thursday were more concerned about dwindling dividends."